President Eisenhower’s challenges:
The only main challenge President Eisenhower faced during his presidency was ending the war in Korea, but along with that he faced many other foreign policy challenges, which kept him on his toes during his terms.
Loftus, Geoff. “Biography: Dwight D. Eisenhower”. Dwight D. Eisenhower. 2010: 28 November 2010.
Constitutional:
1.Ended the Korean War
a.Alone, he convinced Americans to accept a settlement of peace and told the Chinese that not coming to an agreement would lead to dire consequences. He considered this to be his greatest accomplishment as president. (Ike’s Top 5)
2. Kept America at Peace
a.During all of the issues that came up during his time as president, he kept a very level head and worked his way though all of them. He worked hard to find a solution that would work the best and would maintain America’s honor and glory. (Ike’s Top 5)
Quote:
Shared: 1.Federal Highway Act of 1956
a. He made it mandatory that all highways had to have a 5 mile stretch of flat land. (Ike’s Top 5)
2.He balanced the federal spending budget three times.
a.To do this, he also refused to cut taxes and raise defense spending. This fiscal policy contributed to the wealth of the 1950’s. (Ike’s Top 5)
Quote:
Dependent: 1.Promising that his term would be “clean as a hounds tooth” and there would be no issues or scandals. (Dwight D Eisenhower Propaganda)
2.Said that he would get all communists out of the government. That by the next election communists would be “a matter of history andmemory by the time the next election comes around.” (Dwight D Eisenhower Propaganda)
Quote:
Looney: 1. Promised to lead a crusade that ended up disappearing as well as the communist threats after his election. (Dwight D Eisenhower Propaganda)
2. Said he would rid of all communism and communist thoughts and ways. (Dwight D Eisenhower Propaganda
Quote:
Executive Privilege:
He used it over 40 times in refusing demands from Sen. Joseph McCarthy who wanted white house aid in his hunt for communists. (Williams).
Executive Order:
“He sent Federal troops to maintain order and peace while the addition of Central High School in Little Rock, AR, took place.” (Executive).
MLA Citations:
“Dwight D Eisenhower Propaganda”. Truth It!”2010. 28 November 2010. Web.
Dwight D, Eisenhower Quotes. Brainy Quote. 2010: 28 November 2010.
“Executive Order 10730: Desegregation of Central High School (1957)”. Our Documents. 28 November 2010. Web.
“IKE’S Top”. Eisenhower National Historic Site. 21 November 2010.
“Ike’s Top 5 Presidential Accomplishments”. NPS. 28 November 2010. Web.
Loftus, Geoff. “Biography: Dwight D. Eisenhower”. Dwight D. Eisenhower. 2010: 28 November 2010.
Williams, Pete. “What is Executive Privilege?”. MSNBC. 9 July 2007. 28 November 2010. Web.
Dwight D Eisenhower
Accomplishments and Challenges:
President Eisenhower’s challenges:
The only main challenge President Eisenhower faced during his presidency was ending the war in Korea, but along with that he faced many other foreign policy challenges, which kept him on his toes during his terms.
Loftus, Geoff. “Biography: Dwight D. Eisenhower”. Dwight D. Eisenhower. 2010: 28 November 2010.
Constitutional:
1.Ended the Korean War
a.Alone, he convinced Americans to accept a settlement of peace and told the Chinese that not coming to an agreement would lead to dire consequences. He considered this to be his greatest accomplishment as president. (Ike’s Top 5)
2. Kept America at Peace
a.During all of the issues that came up during his time as president, he kept a very level head and worked his way though all of them. He worked hard to find a solution that would work the best and would maintain America’s honor and glory. (Ike’s Top 5)
Quote:
Shared:
1.Federal Highway Act of 1956
a. He made it mandatory that all highways had to have a 5 mile stretch of flat land. (Ike’s Top 5)
2.He balanced the federal spending budget three times.
a.To do this, he also refused to cut taxes and raise defense spending. This fiscal policy contributed to the wealth of the 1950’s. (Ike’s Top 5)
Quote:
Dependent:
1.Promising that his term would be “clean as a hounds tooth” and there would be no issues or scandals. (Dwight D Eisenhower Propaganda)
2.Said that he would get all communists out of the government. That by the next election communists would be “a matter of history andmemory by the time the next election comes around.” (Dwight D Eisenhower Propaganda)
Quote:
Looney:
1. Promised to lead a crusade that ended up disappearing as well as the communist threats after his election. (Dwight D Eisenhower Propaganda)
2. Said he would rid of all communism and communist thoughts and ways. (Dwight D Eisenhower Propaganda
Quote:
Executive Privilege:
He used it over 40 times in refusing demands from Sen. Joseph McCarthy who wanted white house aid in his hunt for communists. (Williams).Executive Order:
“He sent Federal troops to maintain order and peace while the addition of Central High School in Little Rock, AR, took place.” (Executive).MLA Citations:
“Dwight D Eisenhower Propaganda”. Truth It!”2010. 28 November 2010. Web.Dwight D, Eisenhower Quotes. Brainy Quote. 2010: 28 November 2010.
“Executive Order 10730: Desegregation of Central High School (1957)”. Our Documents. 28 November 2010. Web.
“IKE’S Top”. Eisenhower National Historic Site. 21 November 2010.
“Ike’s Top 5 Presidential Accomplishments”. NPS. 28 November 2010. Web.
Loftus, Geoff. “Biography: Dwight D. Eisenhower”. Dwight D. Eisenhower. 2010: 28 November 2010.
Williams, Pete. “What is Executive Privilege?”. MSNBC. 9 July 2007. 28 November 2010. Web.